Hi there! My name is Lisa and I am a licensed clinical social worker here in sunny Florida. I have 10 years of clinical experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and teens. I have found that my absolute favorite population to work with are teenagers and young adults! These years are filled with a lot of changes and growth, and I love supporting my clients through this challenging time. I address a wide range of issues with my clients, including depression, anxiety, school-related issues, relationships, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger, life changes, self-esteem, family conflict......just to name a few! A little about me: I live in central Florida with my teenage daughter, our puppy, and 6 cats (yes, you read that right......6!). In my free time, I enjoy playing video games, watching movies (I love all things Marvel), and hitting up the numerous theme parks close by. I look forward to meeting you!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
While making the decision to start therapy is amazing, it can also be nerve-wracking! Therefore our first session together will be very laid back. We will use that time to get to know each other and talk about what brings you to therapy. I feel that it is so important that we get to know one another before jumping into our work together!
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I use a variety of treatment methods and try and tailor my approach to each client. My goal is to make the treatment process as simple and easy to follow as possible so my clients can have the best success. Some of the methods I like to use the most are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I would say my biggest strength is my ability to connect with teens and young adults My approach is very laid back, welcoming, and non-judgmental......with a lot of laughs!
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
While I have worked with clients of all ages, I find that I can really connect with teens and young adults. That may be because I am a big gamer nerd, but I will take it! :)